Shenandoah River Recedes After Crest of 28 Feet at Riverton
The Shenandoah River began withdrawing from fertile bottom lands with a 28 foot crest reported at Riverton early this morning. Bridges at Riverton reopened and traffic resumed as the Potomac crest lagged, while Castleman’s Ferry remained closed and North Branch bridge opened later.
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Shenandoah
Riverton
Castleman's Ferry
Riverton Junction
Z. J. Compton
Lindsey
Potomac
Williamsport
Harper’s Ferry
Berry’s Ferry
South Branch
Five volunteers join Festival Finance Committee drive
MA Winchester urges public support for the five men volunteering to help the Festival Finance Committee raise funds for the upcoming celebration. The festival boosts the city’s reputation as the Home of the Apple Blossom Festival and benefits all residents.
Good Nature Wins Freedom in Indiana Slap Case
Leo McCord was released after telling Judge W. F. Calverly that his wife’s family overstayed a visit, prompting him to slap her. McCord’s employer Ralph Lane called him “too good natured for his own good” as the judge noted the motive and freed him.
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Vincennes
Ind
Leo McCord
McCord
Calverly
Robbery Attempt Fails as Pollard Foils Suspect on Stewart Street
Morris Pollard, Rite Way driver, refused a demand for money after a stranger accosted him near the Lutheran parsonage on Stewart Street last Saturday. A scuffle broke out as Pollard tried to start his truck and pursue the thief, who escaped in a blue or black new coupe. Police sent an alarm but have no clues, and Pollard was left about $50 richer than if he had surrendered his cash.
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Morris Pollard
Morris
Stewart Street
Pollard
Rite- Way
Handley School
Five Volunteers Join Campaign For Apple Blossom Funds
Five citizens volunteered today to aid the Finance Committee of the Apple Blossom Festival in raising funds for the 1937 celebration. The group includes John P. Allen Richard K. Eddy Wilmer F. Shryock Lawrence C. Hollis and Carl L. Campbell. Chairman Philip Fowle urged more helpers as interviews with past supporters proceed before May 7-8. Original committee members are Wyatt Richards W E Edwards and Harry McCann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Allen
Richard K. Eddy
Wilmer F. Shryock
Lawrence C. Hollis
Carl L. Campbell
Philip Fowle
Winchester
Frederick County
Fowle
Shenandoah XIV
Gretchen Thomson
New Orleans
Top
Julia Gillan
R. Johnston Gillan
St. Thomas
Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society
Dorothy Birge
F. C. Birge
Charleston
W. Va
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Dayton
Elizabeth Pryse Shipplett
G. D. Shipplett
Roanoke
Collermville
Genevieve Linnens
F. L. Kin
Beaumont
Texas
Southern Seminary
Buena Vista
N Y Magistrate Stabbed While Waiting for Bus
Municipal Court Justice John F. O'Neill was critically wounded in two back stabbings as he waited for a bus. One wound eight inches deep pierced a lung. a blood transfusion was given. Police sought a man in a light tan polo coat with no motive found.
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New York
Municipal Court
John F. O'Neill
Norfolk and Western declares quarterly dividend
Philadelphia April 27 The Norfolk and Western Railway Company announced today a quarterly dividend of 2.50 dollars a share on its common stock payable June 19 to holders of record May 29. Directors re elected W. J. Jenks of Roanoke president and others were reappointed.
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Philadelphia
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
W. J. Jenks
Roanoke
Council May Ask Court To Set Election
A special Common Council meeting was called for 5 p m to consider asking Judge Williams to call a special bond election to finance a municipal swimming pool. The February 27 call lists a proposed $15 000 in bonds for the pool and related improvements. The Winchester Park Association formed committees to study pool types and plans, visiting Hagerstown and Staunton for data.
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Common Council
Williams
Peyton J. Marshall
A. M. Field
Circuit Court
Winchester Park Association
Fred Forney
W. A. Baker
Jack Brannon
W. Nelson Page
Russell Potts
Ryland Connor
Mr. Forney
Hagerstown
Staunton
R. Gray Williams
John I Sloat
C. P. MccVicar
L. M. Allen
Bilbao Tottering: Insurgents Crush Defenses At Eibar
Insurgents led by Gen. Emilio Mola advanced on Bilbao as northern forces occupied Eibar a key munitions center about 20 miles southeast of Bilbao. Basques claim communists and anarchists triggered explosions before abandoning the stronghold. Civilian casualties and Guernica’s fiery destruction are reported amid bombing.
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Associated Press
Bilbao
Emilio Mola
Eibar
Durango
Guernica
Huff Hearing Underway in Berryville Truck Crash Case
William Huff, driver of the truck involved in a crash near Berryville, Va, was held for trial before Trial Justice Loring Rackley. The proceedings opened after 3 PM with Winchester police officers Funk, Williams, and Massie testifying. Huff was briefly jailed in Winchester before transfer to Berryville.
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Berryville
William Huff
Thomas B. Beavers
Marshall
Loring Rackley
Francis Funk
Williams and
Massie
Winchester
Huff
Lawsuit Filed Against Officer Cline For Ten Thousand
Judge Frank S. Tavenner in Woodstock Va said Charles Farmer of Frederick County filed a $10,000 action against B C Cline of Winchester city police. A summons issued by City Clerk Clark Smith at the request of Judge Tavenner and Frank H. Brumback of Woodstock. The summons returnable June 7. Injury alleged from an incident in the last Apple season.
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Frank S. Tavenner
Woodstock
Charles Farmer
Frederick County
B. C. Cline
Winchester City
Clark Smith
Tavenner
Frank H. Brumback
Vote On Court Bill Is Asked
In Washington the Senate judiciary committee began two weeks of discussion on the Roosevelt court bill after a one and a half hour session. Senator Logan of Kentucky said he would seek unanimous consent to proceed with a two week period of discussion and then votes on all pending amendments. He reported no objections and expected committee acceptance.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Logan
Riverside Rendezvous Dance Postponed to May 19
The Riverside Rendezvous dance scheduled for Wednesday April 28 has been postponed until May 19. This notice standardizes the change for attendees and event records.
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Riverside Rendezvous
Truck Plunges Into Pond After Highway Mishap
Lester Litten of Broadway drove a truck carrying a water pump toward Martinsburg turnpike when it left the highway near Vaucluse. It ploughed an embankment, tore down fence and wire, and stopped in a three foot deep pond after about 150 feet through a muddy field. Litten was taken to Memorial hospital. injuries not believed serious though confinement expected.
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Martinsburg
Vaucluse
Litten
Memorial Hospital
Flood waters recede in Virginia highlands
Flood waters receded in Virginia highlands with at least two dead and five missing. Damage is estimated, traffic crippled on major highways, and Fredericksburg faces extended isolation and power outages. The Rappahannock began receding after river crested, while Richmond prepared for a 26 foot James River crest and gas works potential shutdowns.
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Richmond
Virginia Highlands
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock
James River
George W Whitfield
Gold Hoard Found in West Virginia Farm Jars
Acting Secret Service Chief Joseph E. Murphy said $21 525 in gold coins were unearthed from four glass jars on the farm of S E Bills near St Marys West Virginia. The stash of $5 $10 and $20 pieces was hidden by the Bills family and became a matter for Treasury aid after Bills died.
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Washington
Joseph E. Murphy
Secret Service
S. E. Bills
St. Mary's
W. Va
Murphy
R. W. King
Sophie L. Bills
Treasury
Bunner Case Arguments Near Trial Verdict
Dorothy Mae Bunner's administrator sues Daniel McFarland and D H Senciadiver Jr for 10000 over a fatal accident near Gore School. Attorneys argued late today as witnesses and investigators testified. hearing began yesterday and a jury decision was anticipated.
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Dorothy Mae Bunner
Daniel McFarland
D. H. Senciadiver, Jr
Senciadiver
McFarland
Gore
Agricultural Students Earn Profits From Vocational Farms
Middletown and Stephens City high schools report 50 students earned 9319.75 from approved farm projects over the year. Average profits were 226.05 at Middletown and 175.21 at Stephens City with 13,982.5 total hours worked across 50 youths.
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Middletown
Stephens City
Robert A Wall
Stephen City
Wall
Floods Rise Across Canada and United States
London Ontario faces the Thames flood driving 6000 from homes with four deaths and water shortages feared. Johnstown Pennsylvania cleans up after recent floods from Conewaugh and Stony Creek rivers. Wellsburg West Virginia reports Ohio River floodwaters submerging the downtown with a crest expected at 46 feet.
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Canada
London
Ohio
Wellsburg
W. Va
Ohio River
West Virginia
River Crest Expected As Maryland Town Flees Rising Floods
Point of Rocks Maryland reports the rising river at 33 feet above normal and still climbing at four inches per hour. The crest was forecast around 6 p.m. as fourteen families evacuated the flooded area.
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Point OF Rocks
Flood Crest Reaches Potomac at 39 Feet in Williamsport
Williamsport Maryland reports the Potomac river cresting at 39 feet above normal at 1 am. Water held briefly then receded. by noon it was about a foot lower. No property damage estimates available yet.
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Williamsport
Potomac River
Delaware Coast Storm Drenches Central Region
Wind driven rain drenched central Delaware as a coastal storm lashed the area. In Lewes barges and small craft rode at anchor while high tide sent water over the boardwalk into the Delaware bay.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Delaware Bay
Lewes
Windsor files libel suit over Coronation Commentary
The Duke of Windsor filed libel damages and injunction action against the author and publisher of Coronation Commentary, despite apologies and withdrawal of the book. The writ was filed through his London solicitors, contesting the portrayal of Edward VIII. An American edition was issued in New York.
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London
Duke of Windsor
Edward VIII
Edward
King
New York
Martinsburg Lions welcome Charter member Lion Ward Thresh
Lion Ward Thresh a Martinsburg WV charter member now living in Winchester was introduced at the Martinsburg Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. Annie J. Thompson a float builder spoke about Apple Blossom Festival parade preparations and parade benefits were discussed.
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Lion Ward Thresh
Martinsburg
W Va
Lions Club
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
J. W. Thompson
No Federal Funds For State Schools Declined By Committee
Washington April 27 The House education committee refused to recommend legislation to authorize a 300000000 yearly maximum of federal grants to state school systems. By a 12 to 5 vote the committee defeated a motion for a favorable report. Chairman Palmisano of Maryland said the measure was killed for the session on the Harrison Black Fletcher bill.
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Washington
House Education Committee
Palmisano
D-Md
Floods Threaten Six States As Ohio Rises Toward 46 Feet
President Roosevelt mobilizes relief for flood victims as Ohio river at Wellsburg nears 46 feet, threatening Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle while Cumberland Maryland and North Carolina face rising waters. Death toll 15 with five missing. New flood warnings extend to Ontario camps and rails in jamestown evacuations.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Ohio
Wellsburg
Pittsburgh
Thames
London
Peters
Johnstown
Ricid
Wheeling
W. Va
New York
Jamestown
North Carolina
Cape Fear
Neuse
Tar
Roanoke
Atlantic Seaboard
Wilmington
Del
Nova Scotia
Virginia Capes
Golden Triangle
Potomac
Cumberland
Potomac River
Wills Creek
Ontario
Red Cross
Jury Tampering In Newark Charged
At the Newark trial of Ellis H. Parker and son Ellis Parker Jr for conspiracy in the Paul H. Wendel kidnap case a charge of attempted jury tampering was announced at opening. United States Attorney John J. Quinn said a grand jury would be asked to investigate.
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Newark
N. J
Ellis H. Parker
Ellis, Jr
Paul H.wendel
United States
John J. Quinn
Pope Pius Suffered Heart Attack in Vatican
Vatican dispatch says Pope Pius suffered a slight heart attack and leg pains. He collapsed after lunch and was placed in bed. Dr Aminto Milani treated him with a heart tonic while warning the Pontiff he had overexerted himself.
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Vatican City
Pius
Aminto Milani
Milano
Wanted good home for fine female setter puppy
Short classified notice seeking a new home for a well bred female setter puppy. Contact phones 1182 or 41-1 for details and adoption arrangements.
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Shenandoah River
Castleman’s Ferry Bridge
North Branch
J. T. Lindsey
Baines
Mr. Lindsey
Harpers Ferry
Sam
N.Y
Bach
N. and
Festival Queen’s Court
Cline
Star
Reach Committee
Lester Litten
Broadway
U. S. Secret Service
Bunner
Middletown and
Conemaugh
Stony Creek
Windsor
Lion Ward
Culpeper
Pope
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